Vegan chocolate baked oats

This recipe so easy to make, and it's completely vegan, gluten free and packed with fibre. These chocolate baked oats are gooey and extra chocolate-y, made with cocoa powder and melty Lindt dark chocolate, served with a creamy peanut butter drizzle and extra chocolate shavings.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Serving Size

Equipment

1 Food processor or mixer
1 5x7 baking dish

Ingredients

1 cup quick oats
2 teaspoons ground flax
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ cup cocoa powder
1 tablespoon chia seeds mixed with 1 tablespoon water
¼ cup peanut butter
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup almond milk or other plant milk
100 grams dark chocolate 6 squares

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 5x7 baking dish with butter or spray oil.
In a small bowl, mix the chia seeds and water together and set aside for 2-3 minutes or until it thickens.
Add all of the ingredients to a food processor and blend for about 30 seconds. Blend for longer for a smooth cake like consistency.
Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish and evenly distribute 6 squares of dark chocolate on the top.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when you poke the baked oats.
Slice into 6 squares and top with melted peanut butter, and chocolate shavings which can be made with a vegetable peeler. Enjoy!

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Notes

Toppings: Peanut butter and chocolate always go great together, but you could add anything you want on top. Try bananas, strawberries, or raspberries. Try various chopped nuts such as cashews, walnuts, or pecans.

Oats: I used quick oats but you could use old-fashioned, or if you want a chewier texture, you could use large flake oats. The only type of oat that I don't recommend using is steel cut because they take a lot longer to cook than any other kind.

Meal prep: This recipe is perfect for a quick meal prep breakfast. They're super simple to make and can be eaten cold, or reheated. Toppings are up to you, whatever you have on hand would work, whether it's fruit, nuts, or vegan yogurt. This recipe is packed with fibre and protein, but the protein can be boosted with a scoop of your favourite protein powder.
Nutrition information does not include the extra peanut butter and chocolate shavings used to top the baked oat squares.